A Place to Start: Thorough Reading Evaluation

Our two-part evaluation can identify potential reading and writing issues early and outline next steps. Early intervention is highly beneficial for those with reading challenges, though it’s never too late to seek help.

Part 1: During your first appointment, you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s condition and circumstances.

• Your child’s history, including parental insights, previous testing and any past or current prescriptions.
• An overview of communication skills or learning disabilities.
• Thorough evaluation with a speech therapist to assess oral, reading and written skills.

Part 2: This session includes a more in-depth discussion about your child’s diagnosis and treatment opportunities.

• A review of the diagnostic report and outcomes from the first meeting’s assessment.
• An introduction to a treatment or care plan moving forward.
• Any additional information the parent or child requests.

If you’re concerned that your child may have a reading or writing disorder, this evaluation is an ideal place to start.

How We Address Reading & Writing Challenges

Symptoms of dyslexia and dysgraphia may evolve with age. Toddlers may have difficulties learning words or nursery rhymes. As they reach school age, they might have trouble spelling, comprehending rapid direction or may read well below their grade level. Teens and adults can have issues with math problems, reading aloud or memorization. It can make accomplishing day-to-day tasks frustrating.

Our highly trained speech language pathologists guide precise care based on the complex nature of dyslexia and coexisting conditions, including attention and memory impairments. They integrate an extensive understanding of the neurological origins for reading, writing, memory and multi-level processing, and how these may affect executive functioning.

Dyslexia and dysgraphia often occur with other learning, communication or attention challenges, requiring a multi-faceted approach. Our speech language pathologists identify the specific need level per individual client and create a specialized program based on the condition as well as any memory or language impairments.

The Orton-Gillingham Treatment Model Supports Any Reader at Any Level
Validated by more than 80 years of research and application, the Orton-Gillingham treatment model is language-based, multi-sensory and highly personalized. Shown to provide superior results for both children and adults with dyslexia, this treatment model is associated with one-on-one instruction, focusing on the specific needs of the individual student. Rather than insisting patients read at a certain level, it paces instruction based on strengths and weaknesses, building a strong foundation from which to grow.

Treatment generally lasts between 1.5 and 3 years, depending on the severity of symptoms and client goals.